Recreation Assistant (Lead Lifeguard)
Commander, Navy Installations Command
Posted: April 14, 2026 (0 days ago)
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Air Combat Command
Department of the Air Force
This job involves helping run outdoor recreation programs at a military base in Florida, including maintaining facilities, issuing equipment like boats and kayaks, handling customer payments, and ensuring safety during activities.
It's a hands-on role that requires working flexible hours in all weather conditions.
A good fit would be someone with experience in recreation or customer service who enjoys outdoor activities and is reliable with safety protocols.
About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Outdoor Recreation at Tyndall AFB, FL. Who May Apply: Open to everyone.
Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities.
An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 05/22/2026 Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Qualifying Experience: Practical knowledge and/or experience of recreational activities and equipment, point of sales system, rules and procedures to include watercraft and the skill in the use and maintenance of various recreational equipment and facilities are required.
Possess a valid current drivers license and the ability to operate vehicle in a safe manner. Be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certification.
Be able to work both inside and outside in variable weather conditions. Be able to work variable hours, to include holiday and weekends.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Major Duties:
Performs and/or assists with the operation and maintenance of indoor/outdoor recreational facilities within all of Outdoor Recreation Follows established schedules of events as well as the rules and regulation to be observed.
Types of duties include, but are not limited to the following: Inspect facilities and equipment to ensure safe conditions and cleanliness; performs minor repairs and adjustments, issues and receives recreation equipment to include power boats, Jon boats, canoes, sail boats, kayaks and other equipment such as carpet cleaners, tents and power tools, takes registration and payment for programs, instructional classes and/or retail items; monitors boat usage and availability, weather conditions and possible emergency conditions and reports problems to supervisors or proper authorities; ensures all safety equipment is issued, receives, safeguards and deposits fees collected from customers; assists in conducting inventories and protecting assets, maintains records old equipment issued; may administer boating safety test and check rides, monitors dock activity to include safe boat handling, refueling and cleaning of boats, assists at customer service counter ringing sales and answering phones.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12935844
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